elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'

How to Grow and Care for elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'

elephant's ears 'Eric Smith' · Bergenia 'Eric Smith'

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

Watering: Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterloggingSunlight: Full sun · Partial shadeInformation to be completed

Planting and Growing elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'

elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'
Care difficulty2 / 5
Watering scheduleModerate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging
Sunlight requirementsFull sun · Partial shade
Ideal temperatureInformation to be completed
Soil typeChalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pHAcid · Alkaline · Neutral
Soil moistureMoist but well drained
FertilizingBalanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season
ToxicityInformation to be completed
Care Tips

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

How to Water elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Moderate regular watering, avoid prolonged drought or waterlogging

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What Are the Sunlight Requirements for elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Full sun · Partial shade

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What Is the Ideal Temperature Range for elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

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What Soil Is Best for elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Soil type
Chalk · Clay · Loam · Sand
Soil pH
Acid · Alkaline · Neutral
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What Are the Moisture Requirements for elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Moist but well drained

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How to Fertilize elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Balanced feed in spring and light repeat in growth season

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How to Prune elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Remove faded flower spikes and older brown or damaged leaves in spring

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How to Propagate elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Propagate by division or by rhizome section cuttings in Spring or Autumn

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How to Transplant elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

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How to Care for elephant's ears 'Eric Smith' in Winter?

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How to Plant elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

Grows well in most humus-rich soils but dislikes extremes of heat and drought. Frosts may damage early flowers. See Bergenia cultivation for further advice

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How to Repot elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

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How to Harvest elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'?

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Common Pests & Diseases

Diseases

May be susceptible to a leaf spot

Pests

May be susceptible to vine weevil and slugs and snails

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The Toxicity of elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'

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Attributes of elephant's ears 'Eric Smith'

Plant typeHerbaceous Perennial
Height0.1-0.5 metres
Spread0.5-1 metres
FoliageEvergreen
HabitMatforming
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Scientific Classification

Species
Bergenia 'Eric Smith'
Genus
Bergenia
Family
Saxifragaceae
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